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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06-01-1992MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 11 1992 The regular meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Bergman at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Plvd., on June 1, 1992. The Council, staff, and public recited the Pledge of Allegiance as part of National Flag Day ceremonies. PRESENT: Mayor Bergman, Councilmembers Tierney and Vasiliou ABSENT: Councilmembers Edson and Helliwell STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Willis, Assistant City Manager Boyles, Community Development Director Dillerud, Public Works Director Moore, Park and Recreation Director Blank, City Attorney Meller, and City Clerk itauenhorst Manager Willis introduced Craig Gerdes, the new Public Safety Director. Park and Recreation Director Blank presented an update on the work of the employee Customer Service Task Force and introduce.' Task Force members; Sue Ackland, Daryl Sulander, Myra Wicklacz, Barry Sullivan, Sharon Mohr, and Laurie Rauenhorst. Task Force member Sue Bast was unable to attend the meeting. Task Force members described events planned for Customer Servico Week and improvements that have recently been made for enhanced customer service. Councilmember VaNiliou thanked the City Manager for implementing these castomer service efforts. She has heard extremely positive comments from residents abut the "naw rustomet service attitude" at tho ty and she stated staff has exceeded her a:pt iti-ine in the area of customer service. owicilmember vasilic + st ited that at a recent neighborhood meoting, zesiientt• suggested that Public Safety Director 1.erdes Customer Service Week Item 4-A 0 Regular Council Meeting June 1, 1992 Page 180 customer service could be enhanced by the Manager appointing one staff member to field questions and concerns on controversial projects. Mansger Willis 6tated this has worked will with the Street Reconstruction Program and staff will trl to use it on other projects as well. Mayor Bergman proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day. Manager Willis recommended that the Council defer Items 7-F and 7-G because a fear -fifths vote is needed for adoption of an am ndment to the Zoning Ordinance. He stated the petit'oner has requested deferral of Item 9-0 to .'•me 15. MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Conncilmember Tierney, to approve the agenda and to defwr Items 7-F, 7-G aid 9-C to June 15. Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. Councilmember Tierney removed Item 7-A from the Consent Agenda. MOTION was made by Mayor Eergman, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. Proclamation - Flag Day Item 5-A Approve Agenda Item 6 Approve Consent Agenda Item 7 MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Approve Minutes Councilmember Tierney, to appr)ve the Council Item 7-A meeting minute:i of May le, 19921 with a correction on Mage 175 to read: "The Charter Commission has reviewed the third draft version." Motion ca-ric.i on a roll call vote, three ayes. 40TION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by R=LU -10N 92-309 Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. REDUCING 92-309 RED;JCING DEVELOPMENT BOND, RUECKLE DEVELOPMENT BOND, ADDITION (89033). KUECKLE ADDITION 89033) Motion carried on a ell call vote, three &yea. Item 7-B Regular Council Meeting June 1, 1992 Page 181 MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by szFgOLUTION 92-3LQ Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. AAND EORDERING TiTION 92-310 DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT, STREET LIGHTING REPORT _ ,SB ST BASS LAFGr TERRACE 2ND ADDITION. LIGHTILAKE TERRACE 2ND ADDITION Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. Item 7-C MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by 8F Oi• TT N 2 i1 Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUT70N NCS. ACCOJECTAND EPTING REPORT 92-311 RECEIVING REPORT AND 0 CERDERIN2NDRADDITION. STREET LIGHTING, STREET' LIGHTING, BASS LAKE BASS LAKE TERRACE Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. 2ND ADDITION Item 7- yMOTIONwasmadebymayor Bergman, seconded by RESOLUTIQN-22-312 Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. RECEIVING 92-312 RECEIVING PRELIMINARY ENG7NEFRING REPPRELIMINARY . ORT, REPORT, SRIDENG ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, BRIDLEWOOD FARM 2ND ADDITION, OOD FARM 2ND ADDITION, STREET AND UTILITY, CITY PROJECT NO. 206 PROJECT NO. 206. Item 7-D Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ales. MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by =QLCHANG= R 1 Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-313 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 4, PUBLIC WORKSBUILD NGC WORKS BUILDLNG EXPANSION, CITY PROJECT N0. 009. EXPANSION, PROJECT Motion carried on a roil call vote, three ayes. NO. E Defer Zoning MOTION was made Dy Mayor Bergman, seconded by Ordinance Councilmember Tierney, to defer a ening Ordinance Amendment regarding minimum aide and Amendment Minimum rear yard setbacks for dwellings over two family regarding to June 15 because a 4/5 vote of the Council is Sete and Rear Yard ba ks required for adoption. Item 7-F Motion carried on a roll call vote, th:ee ayes. Regular Council Meeting June 1, 1992 Page 182 MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Courcilmember Tierney, to defer a Zoning Crcinance Amendment regarding number of required parking spaces for car crash/automatic or self- serv'ce facility to June 15 because a 4/5 vote of the Council is required for adoption. Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-314 APPROVING LOT DIVISION/CONSOLIDATION FOR DEISSNER AND RENIER LOCATED AT 2835 JEWEL LANE NORTH (92042). Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-315 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING OF AND RELATED TO LOT DIVISION/CONSOLIDATION FOR DEISSNER AND RENIER LOCATED AT 2835 JEWEL LANE NORTH (92042). Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. MOTION Was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-316 APPROVING FINAL PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR HARTFORD INVESTMENTS, INC. FOR FERNBROOK TOWNHOMES" LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF FERNBROOK LANE AND 44TH AVENUE NORTH (91044). Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. MOTION was made by Mayo: Bergman, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-317 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING OF AND RELATED TO FINAL PLAT FOR HARTFORD INVESTMENTS, INC., FOR "FERNBROOK TOWNHOMES" LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF FERNBROOK LANE AND 44TH AVENUE NORTH (91044). Motion carried on a roll call vete, three ayes. Defer Zonina Ordinance Amendment regarding number of Parking Spaces for Car Wash Facility Item 7-G REsoL•UTION 92-314 LOT DIVISION/ CONSOLIDATION FOR DEISSNER AND RENIER (92042) Item 7-H RESOLUT n-22.15 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING (92042) Item 7-H RESOLUTION 92-31A APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR FERNBROOK TOWNHOMES (91044) Item 7-I ESO1=ON 927--W SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO FILING (91044) Item 7-I Regular Council Meeting June 1, 1992 Page 183 MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by RES IM22M 92-218CouncilmemberTierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. ADOPTING92-318 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS, CITY PROJECT NO. 216 ASCESSMENTS, SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN AREA, FERNBROOK PROJECT NO. 216TOWNHOMES. FERNBROOK TOWNHOMES Motion narrieu on a roll call vote, three ayes. Item 7-I MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by $ESOLgTION 92-319CouncilinemberTierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. APPROVING LOT92-319 APPROVING LOT CONSOLIDATION FOR CONSOLIDATION FORUPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, INC. LOCATED AT THE UPSHER-SMITH SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 23RD AVENUE NORTH AND NIAGARA LABORATORIESLANE (92036). (92036) Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. Item 7-1 MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by RESOLUTION 92-320CouncilmemberTierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. SETTING CONDITIONS92-320 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE MET PRIOR TO TO BE MET PRIOR TOFILINGOFANDRELATEDTOLOTCONSOLIDATIONFORFILING (92036) UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, INC. LOCATED AT THE Item 7-J SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 23RD AVENUE NORTH AND NIAGARALANE (92036) . Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by $BSOLUTiON Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. ENDORSEMENT OF92-321 ENDORSING THE COMMUNITY ENERGY SERVICES COMMUNITY ENERGYPROrRAMASPROVIDEDBYk1IN:1EGASCO AND NORTHERN CONSER`,'ATIONSTALESPOWERCOMPANY. ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. Item 7-X MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by N Councilmen.ber Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. REQUEST OF NUAIRE, 92-322 TILI ISS DANCE AND SALE OF $2, 500, 000 INC.,. APPROVE VARIABLE RATE DEMAND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUANCE AND SALEREVENUEBONDS, SERIES 1992 (NUAIRE, INC. PROJECT) OF $2,500,000TOFINANCEPROJECT. VARIABLE RATE DEMAND INDUSTRIALNotioncarriedonarollcallvote, three ayes. DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1992 Ttem 7-L Regular Council Meeting June 1, 1992 Page 184 MOTION was made by Councilmember Tierney, ORDERING seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt ENVIRONMENTAL RESOLUTION NO. 92-323 ORDERING ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING OF SITE AT TESTING OF TRACT D, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY N0. I-494 AND T.H. 55 1173. (SINCLAIR STATION) Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. Item 7-M pT TEAR-um Mayor Bergman opened a public hearing at 7:19 p.m. on vacation of drainage and ponding easement in Churchi.1 1 Farms 2nd Addition. No one appeared, and the hearing was closed at 7:19 P.M. osrCAT.ITTTON -1-24 MOTIONMOTION was Trade by Councilmembez Vaeiliou, VACATION OF seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-324 AUTHORIzitiG THE VACATION OF EASEMENTS IN DRAINAGE EASEMENTS FOR PONDING JRPOSES, OUTLOTS CHURCHILLADDITIONS A AND Be CHURCHILL FARMS 2ND ADDITION. Item 8-A Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. orsOLUTION 92, MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, SETTING CONDITIONS seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-325 SETTING CONDITIONS TO BE TOBE MET PRIOR TO MET PRIOR TO FILING OF RESOLUTION NO. 92-324 VACATING LOT3AAEAND Be CHURCHILL TS FOR FDARMS 2ND DING PURPOSES Item 8-A WITHIN OUT ADDITION. Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. Mayor Bergman opened a public hearing at 7:20 Vacation in m. on vacation of street, drainage end utility mmOfficeouth commercialpPark easement in Plymouth Office Commercial Park Addition Addition. Item 8-B Bob Worthington, OPUS Corporation, supported the staff recommendation. He stated this vacation would make way for the new Nebco Evans facility. No one else appeared, and the hearing was closed at 7:21 p -m. 0 7 Regular Council Meeting June 1, 1992 Page 185 MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-326 AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT AND STREET RIGHT- OF-WAY WITHIN PLYMOUTH OFFICE COMMERCIAL PARK. Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. Manager Willis explained the request of Food Engineering Corp., for $3,750,000 of Industrial Development Revenue Bond financing. This would enable Faod Engineering Corp. to expand their facility by approximately 59,000 square feet. Following the expansion, they expect employment will increase to about 350 employees, from the curreint 130 employees, within the next five years. Mayor Bergman opened thw public hearing 3on50h000 request of Food Engineering Corp. foinIndustrialDevelopmentRevenue appearBonds Series 1992) at 7:22 p. the hearing was closed at 7:22 p.m. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-327 RECITING A PROPOSAL FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 469.154, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL, OF THE PROJECT TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVEL0PMENT OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION E,NECESSARY D MATERIALS I1; CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT ( FOOTS DENGINEER NG CORPORATION PROJECT.) Motion carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. RLSOLUMI-92- U VACATION OF EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PLYMOUTH OFFICE COMMERCIAL PARK Item 8-B Community Development Director Dillerud stated the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals, on vote of 5-1, denied the request of Holiday Inn to increase the surface area and height of the freestanding business sign at 3000 Harbor Lane North. The Board did not find a hardship cr unique characteristics with the site and found that approval may set a precedent with otherbusinesseslocatedintheB-1 Zening District. M Request of Food Engineering Corp. for Industrial Development Revenue Bonds Item 8-C 8132 *UTION 92-327_ FOOD ENGINEERING CORP. - INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND FINANCING Item 8-C Holiday Inn. Appeal of BOZA Ruling (05-01-92) Item 9-A Regular Council Meeting June if 1992 Page 186 He stated that the Holiday Inn site was in the B-1 Zoning District when it was constructed. The Planning Commission is currently in the process of studying possible amendments to the sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. Charles Killingbeck and Carolyn Kidrowski represented the Holiday Inn. Mr. Killingbeck described the history of the hotel ownership and stated that the hotel has gone through an extensive marketing effort since it was purchased by Larkin Inc He stated that customers have difficulty lLcating the hotel due to the size of the existing sign, location of the business, contour of the land, and trees. The existing signage is not visible from Highway 55 or i-494. Ms. Kidrowski, Director of Sales for the hotel, stated that she has difficulty serving her customers if they cannot easily locate the hotel for accommodations or meeting space. She stated the existing wall signage is the maximum allowable, but it is not sufficient. Chuck. Ulmer, Chairman of the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals, stated the Board has considered several requests for increaeed signage over the past few months. Two requests from businesses in the B-1 Zoning District were denied because the Board did not find that a hardship existed. He noted that a variance would go with the site - not with the current business on the site - and this may set a general precodent in the B-1 District. Businesses other than hotels could use marketing as the reason needed for increased signage. Councilmember Tierney stated the existing sign is in.`alled as high as possible but visibility is blocked by trees. 8*.e feels something needs to be done and asked what result can be anticipated from the Planning Commission's signage study. Director Dillerud stated study is concentrated on It is unknown whether it this request. He stated aesigned to be primarily the Planning Commission shopping center signage. would have an impact on the B-1 District is office use with limited Regular Council Meeting June 1, 1992 Page 187 bu•iness. The Holiday Inn has indicated they are no.. trying to draw traffic to the hotel, but rather direct customers who are looking for their facility. Directional signage may be beneficial. He also noted that the adjacent area south of Fernbrook Lane was rezoned from B-1 to B-3 in 1989. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Mayor Bergman, to deny the appeal of the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals Ruling of the Holiday Inn. Councilmember Vasiliou stated consumers usually have booked a room or event at a specific hots:. Additional directional signage and improved marketing could enhance the ability of customers zo find the hotel. She suggested that Holiday Inn be invited to again present their appeal following the Planning Commission study, if the study results justify the request. Mayor Bergman requested that the Planning Commission address signage in the B-1 district as part of their current study. Councilmember Tierney suggested that the appeal be deferred, rather than denied, until the Planning Commission study is completed. SUESTITUTE MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Mayor Bergman, to table the appeal of the Holiday Inn from the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals ruling of denial until the Planning Commission signage study is completed. Motion carried, three ayes. MOTION was made by Mayor Bergman, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 92-328 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO. 5 AND FINAL, WELL NO. 13 PUMPING STATION AND FEEDERMAIN, CITY PROJECT NO. 013. Motion c RESOLUTION 92-328 PAYMENT NO. 5 AND FINAL, WELL NO. 13, PROJECT NO. 013 Item 9-B Regular Council Meeting June 1, 1992 Page 188 MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to defer 9-C, petition for two-way stop installation 47th Avenue at Harbor Lane, to June 15 as requested by the petitioner. Petition for Stop Item Sign Installation at at 47th Avenue at Harbor Lane - Defer Item 9-C Public Works Director Moore recommended that the Council direct preparation of an Engineering Feasibility Report on stabilizing the eroding banks at the outlet of the city storm sewer system into the Larch Heights Lagoon. The lagoon is not a natural body of water, but was an existing marsh area which was dredged by the developer in 1968 with the original development. At the time the lagoon was dredged, the Minnesota DNR did not have jurisdiction over the area. Since that time, this lagoon has been classified as a wetland and is under the jurisdiction of the DNR. In accordance with DNR requizements, they will only allow dredging to establish a channel 15 feet wide and four feet deep to provide property owners access to Bass La':e. Since the current depth of the water is generally four feet, it is very unlikely that a permit will be issued by DNR for dredging of the entire lagoon. He explained there are two large storm sewers entering the lagoon immediately north of 53rd Avenue. There has been erosion around the banks adjacent to the lagoon which needs to be stabil. sed. Aloo, the eroded material has been deposited within 75 to 100 feet of the end of the storm 4ewer and needs to be removed. It is recommended that the City Council confirm the previous recommendation that the Special Assessment Committee made on March 18, 1991: That the City undertake the necessary work to stabilise the eroding banks at the outlet of the storm sewer and remove the eroded material in this area. Further, that any dredging outside of the storm sewer maintenance area is the responsibility of the adjacent property owners." Pat Papenfuss, 12020 53rd Avanue North, stated that the affected residents were not included in the Special Assessment Committee meeting on Larch Heights Lagoon Dredging Item 9-D 0 Regular Council Meeting June 1, 1992 Page 189 March 18, 1991, when the issue was discussed. She supported the staff recommendation, but believes the DNR does not require permits for repair work and stated grant money may be available for the work. She stated this problem was brought to the City's attention seven years ago, and she presented a petition requesting that the City obtain permits from the DNR, if necessary, for damage reparation to the lagoon. The work should include installation of riprap, removal of erodea material, installation of preventative filtration systems, and dredging to the maximum width and depth to each homeown(.r. Ms. Papenfuss stated that borings were conducted in May 1986. When the lagoon was dug in 1968, it was 8-10 feet deep. She met with Public Works Director Moore and Joe Richter in December, 1990, to discuss the lagoon. Dir. Richter stated the erosion problem at the culvert needs to be repaired as soon as possible. The problem is compounded because 53rd Avenue North is used as the storm sewer. The City should install a silt trap at the culverts. Ms. Papenfuss stated the City should immediately apply for any necessary DNR permits and dredge the lagoon to a 15' width and 4' depth. She would like the project to be completed by December, 1992. Mayor Bergman asked Director Moore to explain how the lagoon depth has changed. Director Moore stated sediment has runoff from the end of the culvert. Borings showed only the top 2-3" contained sediment -type material. Since the siltation runoff is only 2-3", the depth difference to the lagoon that the neighbors noted is due to the unstable peat bottom of the marsh. There is no information about how deep the lagoon previously was. Mayor Bergman asked if there is a way to stop the sediment runoff into the lagoon. Director Moore stated a lot of runoff water comes down 53rd Avenue beoause there is no storm sewer built easterly. That street is slated for Regular Council My eting June 1, 1992 Page 190 reconstruction at some point, but it is not scheduled within the next two years. The street was reconstructed in 1976 when the sanitary sewer and watermain was installed. Ms. P apenfuss stated the street is breaking up and there has been significant patch work resulting from the water runoff on the street. There are monies available from Hennepin County and from the Shingle Creek Watershed District to improve the drainage situation into the lagoon. She feels it is the City's responsibility to d Adcge the lagoon to the maximum allowed. Manager Willis stated there are a number of options. The City could undertake the repair of the culvert entrance to the lagoon or could dredge out the lagoon. Staff recommends that the dredc, Ing be remedial, roughly 100', and not go further out the lagoon to the lake body. MOTION was made by Councilmember Vasiliou, seconded by Mayor Bergman, to direct staff to order a Feasibility Study and to begin repair efforts on the Larch Heights Lagoon, including dredging as proposed in the staff repert. Staff is to explore sources of funding to help offset the coat of the repairs. Councilmember Vasiliou asked if there will be recurring problems after the repairs are made. She also asked staff to report back on who did the original engineering work. Manager Willis stated the Feasibility Stc3y will address solutions to prevent recurring problems. The problem of erosion at the outlet to the lagoon should be permanently resolved through the project. Muci on carried on a roll call vote, three ayes. The Council received two resignations from the Water Quality Committee of residents from Districts 3 and 4. Councilmember Vasiliou stated it would be useful to have another representative from District 3 because the area includes Medi cine Lake. The Council further discussed the membership on the Committee. Water Quality Committee Me.abership item 9-E Regular Council Meeting June 1, 1992 Page 191 MOTION was made by Councilmemi+er Vasiliou, seconded by Councilmember Tierney, to retain the current membership of the Water Quality Committee: District 1 - one representative; District 2 - two; District 3 - one; District 4 - two. Motion carried, three ayes. MOTION was .Wade by Councilmember Vasiliou, Payment of Bills - seconded Li Mayor Bergman, to defer consideration Holmes and Graven of payment of the Holmes and Graven bills for (March/April) March/April to June 15. Item 9-E Councilmember Tierney asked the reason for the delay. Mayor Bergman stated all Councilmembers should be present to consider the item. councilmember Vasil+ou asked the City Manager to provide detail on the billings. She stated she will not support the payment, but .%Le is not opposed to voting on it now. Mition to defer carried, two ayes; Tierney nay. The Council added Budget Goals for 1993 to the listing of pending Study Session meeting topics, as recommended by the City Manager. Councilmembea: Vasiliou reported that she received an outside storage complaint on the property adjacent to the City cemetery. She stated the Council may wish to consider outside storage as a future study topic, particularly as it relates to aging residential properties. Mayor Bergman stated a similar issue is allowable parking of motor and recreational vehicles. Community Development Director Dillerud stated the staff is studying the issue of recreational vehicle storage in residential areas. Study Session Topics and 3zhedule item 9-G Outside Storage Item 9-G Councilmember Tierne-, asked that issues related Human Rights to Human Rights also be listed as a future otudy Issues session topic. Item 9-G Regular Council Meeting June 1, 1992 Page 192 Councilmember Vasiliou suggested that staff could provide background information on the previous Human Rights Commission in the City. Mayor Bergman stated he was contacted by a NAACP representative who offered to address the Council. Manager Willis reported that the City received a Population population estimate from the Metropolitan Council Estimate of 52,492 as of April 11 1991. Manager Willis reported that a recommendation on Liquor Server liquor server training will be provided at the Training June 15 Council meeting. Item 9-H Councilmemb9r Vasiliou stated that the Wayzata Plymouth Chemical Health Commission is not suggesting that the City conduct liquor server training. They want the City to require training of servers. She suggested to the Commission that perhaps statewide legislation requiring server training is needed, but they still want uitiess to require the training. Cuuncilmember Vasiliou stated that she learned at a DARE graduation that Gary Swedberg, School D.gtriot 284, wrote a successful grant proposal ind that $4,000 was used for the DARE Program this year. She stated that given the Council's concern about the lack of financial support from the school distriota, she was disappointed that the Public Safety Department didn't share the grant information. She requested that staff send a letter expressing appreciation for the grant and Mr. Swedberg's work on it. Mayor Bergman stated he has received further resident complaints about Soo Railroad train whistle. He was notified that the City of Winona has an ordinance regulating train whistle noise, and asked when the Council should consider the train whistle issue. Councilmember Vasiliou stated she has also received phone calls in favor of the train whistle. DARE Grant Item 9-H Train Whistle item 9-H r Regular Council Meeting June 1, 1992 Page 193 Manager Willis stated that he has been informed a petitiot. effort is underway. When the petition is submitted, it will be presented to the Council or consideration. Councilmember Vasiliou asked aLout correspondence from the Promenade at Parkers Lake Condominium Association regarding the City's water billing fee policy for second water meters. The Association believes they should be billed only for the months the meter is in service. She asked if the Council wanted to consider their request. Mayor .1ergman stated he would consider the request if the policy was changed for everyone with a second meter. Director Moccre Stated that the City must be able to provide water during peak demand. The monthly demand charge provides the necessary capital to construct and maintain the water system to meet peak wct`r needs. Other utilities establish peak demand and customers pay for the service throughout the kear. Councilmember Vasiliou asked the status of the concerns expressed by Chelsea Mews Aeaociation regarding a potentially dangerous sl;:uation resulting from an incomplete trail extension from Steeplechase to Chelsea Mewe. A wooded hill lien between where the trail ends and Zanzibar, Lane begins. A path has been worn through the wooded area to gain access to Zanzibar and Chelsea Mews residents and concerned that they will run into a biker using the path due to lack of visiAility mtil a biker is in the etreet. Mayor Bergman igreed this is an unsafe condition. He believes the trail should either be connected or the pavement removed. Manager Willis stated the unpaved section used by resic:ents as a "t=ail" from the Steeplechase development t. Chelsea Mews is about one lot length. The Chelsea Mews residents are not interested in having the trail connected from Steeplechase to Chelsea Mews. He stated a sign Water Meters Item 9-H Trail - Chelsea Mews/Steeplechase Item 9-H 0 R®gular Council Meeting June 1, 1992 Page 194 could be installed to indicate that the trail dead end," or the final paved portion of trail could be removed. Mayor Bergman asked that the Risk Management coordinator prepare a report on the safety and 1 lability issues involved. C ouncilmember Vasiliou stated the Council has discussed the importance of connecting the trail system, and there are children in the area who would use this trail. Manager Willis stated the City doesn't have rights to the site in Chelsea Meas required for a t rvil connection. The Clty would have to condemn access across a lot if trail installation is desired. Manager Willis stated the Council will be provided with the consultant's response to a complaint letter received on the bid for a security system for the Public Safety building. Security System Bid Item 9-H C ouncilmember Tierney stated she would refer Proposed Charter comments raceived by staff with respect to the Item 9-H proposed Charter, and specifically the voice mail meanage received on the proposed Investment Fund, to the Charter Commission. Couacilmember Vasiliou stated that members of the Minnetonka Council believe the success of the Minnetonka Charter is largely due to the provisions on expenditure restrictions. Mantgar Willis stated the current draft of the proftposed Charter would require that the City Council adopt an ordinance establishing a procedure for votes on capital expenditure. Counci.lmember Vemiliou stated the pruccadure should be contained in the Charter. Otherwise, every time the Council changes, the ordinance can be amended. Councilmember Tierney reported on the AMM Annual AMM Annual Meeting Meeting she recently attended. Item 9-H Regular Council Meeting June 1, 1992 Page 195 In response to a question by Meyor Bergman, Community Development Director DklleruLA stated the proposed ordinance relating to adult correction facilities will be on the June 15 agenda. Mayor Bergman adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m. City Clerk Adult Currection Facilities Item 9-H